County profile
Anson County, NC 8 departments
Volunteer share 38% across 8 HIFLD departments in Anson County (North Carolina) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Anson County, NC leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 38% of 8; 113 personnel); #92 of 100 in-state.
- Personnel rank #92 of 100 in North Carolina
- 2.65 stations per 100 personnel
- 48% of roster in Wadesboro Fire Department
- 5 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 1,534 North Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Anson County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Ansonville Fire Department and Rescue Squad Ansonville · EMS | other | - |
| Burnsville Fire and Rescue Service Polkton · EMS | other | - |
| Gulledge Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Wadesboro · EMS | other | - |
| Lanesboro Fire District Polkton | other | - |
| Lilesville Fire Department Lilesville · EMS | volunteer | 29 |
| Morven Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Morven | other | - |
| Peachland Fire District of Anson County Peachland · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Wadesboro Fire Department Wadesboro | volunteer | 54 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (38% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (38% volunteer).
2.65 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 113 roster).
Largest book: Wadesboro Fire Department holds 48% of county personnel (54 of 113).
Photo-finish peer: Clay County, IL (+0 personnel).
North Carolina volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,534
- Annual fires
- 62,800
- Volunteer %
- 57%
FAQ
Are Anson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Anson County has a mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Anson County, NC? ▼
Anson County, NC has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #92 of 100 among North Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Anson County? ▼
Anson County has 113 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 14, which is 46% below the North Carolina average.
Does Anson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Anson County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Anson County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.